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SPECIAL PRICE LIST

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MARKET GARDENERS

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GREEN HOUSE MEN

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1600 - 1602 MEADOW STREET
FRANKFORD, PHILADELPHIA, PA.

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SPECIAL NOTICE

When ordering seed by mail be careful to give your name, Post
Office, county, State and Express Office, that your order may go forward
without delay. We will pay the postage on seeds forwarded by Parcel
Post as quoted by the Oz., Quarter Pound or Pound when cash accom-
panies the order. This does not include articles as quoted in five or
ten pound lots. If Peas, Beans and Corn are to be forwarded by Parcel
Post, add six cents per pound for postage and packing.

Quantity of Seed Required to Sow a Single Row
of 100 Yards

Asparagus ............

Beans, Bush

Beans, Pole

3 “

Beet

Cabbage

2 “

Carrot

3 “

Cauliflower

54 “

Chinese Cabbage .. ..

2 *'

Celery

3 “

Corn

Cucumber

Egg Plant

1 “

Endive

2 “

Leek

Lettuce

2

Melon, Water

3 “

Mellon, Citron 2 oz.

Okra 12 "

Onion for Sets 8 “

Onion for Largs Bulbs 2 “

Parsnip 3 “

Parsley 2 “

Peas . 6 lbs.

Pepper 1 oz.

Pumpkin 2 “

Radish 6 “

Salsify 4 "

Spinach 6 “

Squash 3

Tomato 1

Turnip 3

We will endeavor to maintain prices quoted in this list, but owing
to the unsettled conditions at present prices are subject to change
without notice.

Grass Seeds to the Acre

Red Clover

White Clover (Dutch)

Alfalfa or Lucerne

Alsike Clover

Sweet Clover, White Blossom
Sweet Clover, Yellow Annual..

Crimson Clover

Timothy

crungartan Grass

Pasture Grass

Blue Grass

Rye Grass

Orchard Grass

Red Top Grass

Mixed Lawn Grass

Millet

. 10 to 15 pounds

10 pounds

20 pounds

12 pounds

..... .25 pounds

25 pounds

. 12 to 15 pounds

12 pounds

1 bushel

,254 to 3 bushels
. 54 to 3 bushels
. 154 to 2 bushels
1 54 to 2 bushels
.154 to 2 bushels

. . .- 5 bushels

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Quantity of Seeds Usually Sown Upon an Acre

Barley, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels

Beans, Dwarf, in drills \y bushels

Beans, pole, in hills 10 to 12 quarts

Beets, in drills S to 6 pounds

Broom Corn, in hills 8 to 10 quarts

Buckwheat 1 bushel

Cabbage, in beds, to transplant y pound

Carrots, in drills 3 to 4 pounds

Corn, in hills 8 to 10 quarts

Corn, for Fodder 3 bushels

Cow Peas 54 to 2 bushels

Cucumber, in hills 2 pounds

Flax, broadcast \y 2 bushels

Hemp 1J4 bushels

Mustard, broadcast y 2 bushel

Melon, Musk, in hills 2 to 3 pounds

Melon, Water, in hills 4 to 5 pounds

Mustard, broadcast y 2 bushel

Oats, broadcast 2 to 3 bushels

Onion, in drills 5 to 6 pounds

Onion sets, in drills 6 to 12 bushels

Onion seed, in drills. 6 to 12 pounds

Parsnips, in drills 4 to 6 pounds

Peas, in drills iy bushels

Peas, broadcast 3 bushels

Potatoes, cut tubers 10 bushels

Pumpkin, in hills 4 to 6 pounds

Radish, in drills 8 to 10 pounds

Rye, broadcast l|4 to 2 bushels

Sage, in drills 8 to 10 pounds

Salsify, in drills 8 to 10 pounds

Spinach, in drills 10 to 12 pounds

Squash, bush varieties, in hills 4 to 6 pounds

Squash, running, in hills 3 to 4 pounds

Sugar Cane or Sorghum 10 to 12 pounds

Sudan Grass, broadcast 16 to 24 pounds

Sudan Grass, in rows 2 to 3 pounds

Tomato, to transplant 54 pound

Turnip, in drills 54 to 2 pounds

Turnip, broadcast 3 to 4 pounds

Vetches, broadcast 30 pounds

Wheat, broadcast V/ 2 to 2 bushels

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Asparagus

Giant Green

This variety is an exceptionally fine strain, the seeds having been
selected from the largest stalks in the field. The color is light green, and
the tips remain solid or closed longer than most varieties of asparagus.
We can highly recommend this seed for commercial purposes.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., *4 lb. SO cts., lb. $1.50

Columbia Mammoth White

Shoots of largest size and clear white. The most popular white
variety. Pkt. S cts., oz. 10 cts., 54 lb- 25 cts., lb. 75 cts.

Asparagus Roots

We can supply strong one and two year old roots of the following
varieties: Giant Green, 80 cts. per 100, $7.00 frfr 1000. Columbia Mam-
moth white, 65 cts. per 100, $5.50 per 1000.

Green Pod Beans

Giant Stringless

A very productive long, round, podded sort, maturing a trifle later
than Red Valentine. Absolutely stringless.

Pkt. 10 cts., 1 lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $14.00

Red Valentine

If earliness is desired, this bean is ahead of all, maturing in six or
seven weeks after planting. The pods are round and medium length.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00

Black Valentine

The hardiest and most productive green podded sort, with strong,
vigorous vines. The pods are somewhat flat and very long, making a
fine appearance. Their season is a trifle longer than Red Valentine.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00

Wax Pod Beans

Round-Pod Kidney Wax

A very popular bean with the Kitchen Gardener, and also Market
Gardener. Its productiveness has made it a favorite with a great many
planters Its season is early, and its rust-resistant qualities are very
strong Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $3.50, 50 lbs. $16.00.

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Currie’s Rust Proof

This variety is one of the most important of any of the wax-pod
beans. It is about as early as any wax variety. The pods are flat, and
sometimes grow six or seven inches in length.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs., $3.25, 50 lbs, $16.00

Wardwell’s Kidney Wax

This is one of the later wax-pod beans, cropping with long, straight,
broad and flat light golden pods. We particularly recommend this variety
for commercial purposes. Its yielding qualities are above the average
bean. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 50 cts., 10 lbs. $3,50, 50 lbs. $16.00.

Soup Beans

White Marrowfat

A very fine variety for soup or baking purposes. The beans are
large and oval shape. Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40 cts., 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00.

White Kidney

This is a white kidney-shape variety about the same size of an ordi-
nary string bean. We recommend growing these on soil that is not too
rich, in order that the vines will stand erect, thus eliminating rusted or
spotted beans when they are harvested.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 40c., 10 lbs. $3.25, 50 lbs. $15.00

Lim a Beans

Ford Hook Bush

This bean has been developed into a class of its own. As to type and
its money-making possibilities it is the heaviest cropper of any Bush
Lima on the market today. It is ready to pick at least two weeks before
any pole beans. This makes it a valuable sort for market purposes.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $16.50

Ford’s Mammoth (Pole)

This is about the longest pod of any Lima Bean. They are very
dark green, about six inches long, flat, and growing about four or five
beans of fine quality to the pod.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $3.75, 50 lbs. $15.50

King of the Garden (Pole)

The vines of this variety are very hardy, although the beans are excel-
lent quality. They do not grow quite as long or wide as the Ford’s
Mammoth, but on the market they usually demand a much larger price
than most flat-podded varieties.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $16.50

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Dreer’s Improved (Pole)

A stout and vigorous grower, producing pods about four inches long
and very thick, containing from three to five beans. They arc large, thick
and fine quality. They are later in maturing than most Lima Beans.

Pkt. 10 cts., lb. 60 cts., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $16.50

Beet

Crosby Egyptian (Early)

The mcfst popular early round blood beet, maturing in about sixty-
five days. The top is medium size, which makes it a very good variety
for cold frames. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.75.

Early Eclipse

This beet is generally looked upon as the favorite for second early.
While some market gardeners use it for first early, it is not as early as
Crosby Egyptian. The root is globe shaped and has small tap root. It
is a very good variety for trenching purposes.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25

Early Lentz

This stock of beet has been grown and selected by a Bucks County
Market Gardener. He has gone to considerable trouble and expense to
grow this stcfck of seed for us, and it can now be relied upon to be abso-
lutely true to the type. The color is rather light, quality excellent; in
fact, one of the best table beets we know of. It matures very early.

Pkt. S cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25

Detroit Dark Red (Late)

A turnip-shaped beet of a very rich red color, largely used by Market
Gardeners and Canners. The flesh is very red throughout. Our stock of
this important variety is very fine.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25

Model Red Globe

This is a similar beet to eclipse, except that it is a trifle later. It is
a perfect globe shape, with a rich crimson color. The flavor is fine and
sweet. The beets are uniform in shape, with a rather heavy top. A fine
middle-season variety.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25

Bastin’s Half Long

We have been working for some time to get a first-class stock of this
variety, and the result is we now have an excellent stock to offer. This

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beet is grown principally in and around Philadelphia County for winter
or storing purposes. The roots are dark red, very smooth and uniform
in shape. The quality of this beet is also very fine. It retains its tender-
ness longer than most varieties. The tops are rather heavy, making a
fine appearance while growing.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. IS cts., 54 lb. 40 cts., lb. $1.25

Swiss Chard.— Giant Lucullus

This is a variety of beet grown exclusively for its large tender leaves.
The light-color leaves are cut and cooked the same as spinach, and if cut
within four inches from the ground it will regrow and produce another
large crop. This can be done throughout the entire season. It is also
a valuable crop to grow for poultry feeding.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., lb. 45 cts., lb. $1.25

Mangel Wurzul Beet

For Stock Feeding
Long Red

A mammoth-growing variety, producing great bulk.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 35 cts., lb. $1.10

Golden Tankard

Roots are very large, flesh yellow, zoned with white.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.10

Chirk Castle

Very large long red variety, somewhat sweeter than mammoth long
red, making it a fine variety for stock feeding.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., Y\ lb. 35c., lb. $1.10

Cabbage

Extra Early Jersey Wakefield

One of the earliest and most popular pointed-head cabbage. The
heads are medium size, solid and of excellent quality. The leaves are
thick and stout. We recommend this variety for early setting.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.50, 54 lb. $5.00, lb. $18.00

Charleston or Large Wakefield

A week later than extra Early Jersey Wakefield. Heads are larger
and just as solid, but not quite as pointed. A good variety to follow
closely the Early Jersey Wakefield.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.50, 54 lb. $5.00, lb. $18.00

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Copenhagen Market

The earliest round-head variety ever offered. This variety is known
throughout the country, and seems to be in a class by itself. Its heads
are very solid and often weighing ten pounds. It is about as early as
Charleston Wakefield, but we would recommend sowing the seed for
early use in February, as the fall-sowed plants are apt to run to seed in
the spring. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.75, Y* lb. $5.50, lb. $20.00.

Early Summer Varieties
Succession

A fine second early sort, growing large solid flat heads, which will
stand a long time before marketing.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, J4 lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00

All Seasons

A good variety to use any time throughout the season. Heads are
large, trifle flat and matures early.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, Y* lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00

Lauderback’s All Year Round

This fine old standard was originated by one of our Market Gar-
deners several years ago. For Summer or Fall it is excellent. It is a
hearty grower, producing a fine and rather flat head. It is excellent for
sour krout. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, Yq lb- $4.00, lb. $14.00.

Fall or Winter Varieties
Late Flat Dutch

If a very large head is desired, we recommend this variety. The
heads are very large, oval shape and of good quality. Its keeping quali-
ties are also good. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, J4 lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00.

Danish Ballhead

A medium-size very solid-heading sort. A popular variety for winter
use. It is grown principally by our New York Growers for shipping
purposes. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.75, 54 lb. $5.50, lb. $20.00.

Hard Heading Savoy

This variety can be used for early as well as late planting. The
heads are large, solid, almost round and very curly. It is a fine sort to
store for winter, as it will keep longer than any other variety. It is
used principally for boiling.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00

Mammoth Red Rock

A very large round solid head, slightly flat. This variety is fine for
coleslaw, as the color gives it a fine appearance.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. $1.25, 54 lb. $4.00, lb. $14.00

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Pe Tsai — Chinese Cabbage

This vegetable should be used more in every garden. It will grow a
very large tender head, and can be eaten like lettuce or boiled like cab-
bage. In a climate like Philadelphia or New York the seed should be
sown August 1st. Very few have been successful sowing the seed in the
spring, as the heads start to develop in hot weather, causing the plant to
run to seed. Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 50 cts., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.

WE ARE MAKING A SPECIALTY OF CARROT SEED, AND
OUR STOCKS ARE ALL TESTED FOR TYPE AND GERMINA-
TION. THE GROWER CANNOT MAKE ANY MISTAKE IN
USING THIS SEED.

Chantenay

Half long, stump rooted, smooth and fine color; top, medium heavy.
It is a quick grower, and can be used for cold frame as well as outside
use. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50.

Danvers Half Long

A trifle longer than Chantenay, point rooted, orange color and late.
It is grown principally for topping and storing for winter use.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb- 50c., lb. $1.50

St. Valery

Roots long, pointed and dark orange color. This is a later carrot than
Danvers Half Long. A fine variety to barrel.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50

Cauliflower
Early Snowball

This is an extra selected stock, producing a fine snow-white flower.
The growth is a trifle more hardy than most varieties of early cauliflower,
thus forming sufficient shade to keep the flower white while growing.

Pkt. 25 cts., oz. $5.00, 54 lb. $20.00, lb. $80.00

Autumn Giant

A very large late sort; leaves very large and hardy.

Pkt. 15c., oz. $3.50, 54 lb. $10.00, lb. $40.00

Celery

Golden Self Blanching

Our stock of this variety is excellent. It has been grown in all
celery sections of the United States, and the growers claim there isn’t

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anything better. Our stock is tested one year before selling, to safeguard
the grower against any poor stock. This particular sort is a vigorous
grower, and is therefore more free from blight. It has a fine golden
appearance and very full hearted, and is true to type.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. $1.00, 54 lb. $3.75, lb. $14.00

Easy Blanching

This is one of the most valuable varieties ever offered. The stalks
are very stout and handsome and is more free from blight than any
variety of celery on the market. The color is light golden and will bleach
almost as quickly with boards or paper as Golden Self Blanching.

Pkt. 10c., oz. $1.50, % lb. $5.50, lb. $20.00

Meisch’s Green

Another variety df the Easy blanching type growing stalks a trifle
shorter than the Easy Blanching, full hearted and light Golden color.
This seed was grown by us from the original stock and is absolutely
true to type. A grower in New York State claimed it produced 425
twenty-four inch crates to the acre.

Pkt. 10c., oz. $2.00, 54 lb. $7.00, lb. $25.00

Meyers’ White Plume

A very early celery. The ribs and leaves when bleached are white
and requires only a short time before it is ready for market. This is the
first early celery that was originated and still holds its place among the
early varieties. Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., 54 lb- $1-00, lb. $3.00.

No Fault Giant

A variety resembling Meyers’ White Plume in many respects. It is
without doubt the strongest grower and the stalks are much heavier. It
is noted for standing dry weather better than any other early celery.
The ribs resemble those of Giant Pascal.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 40c., 54 lb. $1.15, lb. $4.00

Winter King

This variety is the principal winter sort and after laying in trench, it
will be ready for market after Christmas. It is a fine keeper.

Pkt. 5c., dz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00

Winter Queen

An old standard late keeping green sort. It is very stout and medium
height. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.00.

Geleriac or Turnip Rooted Celery
Giant Prague

Very large round roots and quite smooth.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00

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Corn Salad

Large Seeded Broad Leaf

Leaves large and broad. The best variety to grow under glass.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 14 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00

Sweet Corn

Abbott & Cobb’s Early

This variety was originated by us and grown in Bucks County. We
have eliminated the kiln drying process which guarantees a much better
germination. The ears are large with 14 rcfws to the ear and about 60%
of the stalks producing two fine ears of corn. This is a real sweet corn

and is now a favorite with the farmers.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00

Howling Mob

A handsome very early corn. The ears are larger and a trifle later
than the early Corn. The seed we offer has been grown by a Farmer in
Bucks County and is absolutely straight and reliable.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 25k:., 10 lbs. $2.25, 50 lbs. $10.00

Golden Bantam

This is becoming more and more a favorite in the small garden.
The stalks grow from four to five feet high producing a fine size golden
ear. The color is very often misleading to those who do not know this
variety but a trial will convince anyone that the quality is excellent.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.50

Early Giant

A large second early variety about a week later than Howling Mob.
The ears are very thick and about 8 inches long, with a real sweet flavor.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 25c., 10 lbs. $2.25, 50 lbs. $10.00

Stowell’s Evergreen

This is a leading main crop for home use, market and canning. This
stock has also been selected and grown in Bucks County and allowed to
dry by natural process. This stock can be depended upon to produce
large ears of fine quality. The grains are medium size and slender.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00

Double Barrel

In this corn we are offering something new. It is trifle earlier but
about the same size as Stowell’s Evergreen. About 80% of the stalks
producing two excellent ears of superior quality. It has been grown under
our own care and direction and we are sure it will give the results
expected.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00

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Country Gentlemen

This is a late variety and can only be grown on ground that is
rich. The ears are medium size and the grains are zigzag, slender
and deep. The quality is extra fine.

Pkt. 5c., lb. 30c., 10 lbs. $2.75, 50 lbs. $12.00

Field Corn

IMPROVED LEAMING
Pkt. 10c., lb. 15c., 10 lbs. 80c., 50 lbs. $3.40

HUNDRED DAY BRISTOL
Pkt. 10c., lb. 15c., 10 lbs. 80c., 50 lbs. $3.40

EUREKA ENSLIGE
Pkt. 10c., lb. 15c., 10 lbs. 80c., 50 lbs. $3.40

Cucumber

White Spine

An extra dark green white spine of fine shape and appearance. The
season is about the same as the Arlington.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 35c., lb. $1.25

Long Green

A fine long dark green sort. Fine for pickling or shipping purposes.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., y 4 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25

Early Fortune

This is a very early and dark green and prolific variety. The fruit
averaging about eight inches. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., y 4 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.

Dandeleon

Improved Broad Leaf

Large broad thick leaves. This variety is considered the best by
many growers. It is very early and produces a larger crop than most
varieties and is especially good for under glass.

Pkt. 10c., dz. 60c., y 4 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00

Egg Plant

Black Beauty

The finest of all. Fruit is large, handsome and glossy black color.
It is very early and productive. Pkt. 5c., oz. 70c., y 4 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00.

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Endive

Mammoth Green Curled or Oyster

This is the main variety of Endive that is used by Market Gardeners.
The plants are very large and curley. When tied up and allowed to
bleach, the color is light yellow. For winter storing, this is the best sort.
Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50

Broad Leaf (Escarolle)

Leaves are broad and thick, slightly wrinkled. This is the best of
the broad leaf type. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.50.

H orse Radish Roots

The old standard variety, Philadelphia grown. Fine strong sets.

100 75c., 1000 $5.00. By mail add 10c. per 100

Kale

Imperial Long Standing

The leaves are dark green and very curly. It is a fast grower and
will stand much longer than most varieties without going to seed.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00

Kohlrabi

Early Short Leaf White

Very early with small top. This variety is at least one week earlier
than any other sort. Fine for forcing or outdoor use.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 65c., 54 lb. $2.25, lb. $8.00

Purple-Top White

This variety is not as early as the short leaf. The tops and bulbs
are somewhat larger, making a fine stock for second early or late.

Pkt, 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00

Leak

Giant Italian

Very large, short thick stems with broad dark green leaves. It is
very hardy and is the best sort. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00.

Large Rouen

The stems are short and very thick. It has broad dark leaves.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54. lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00

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Lettuce

Abbott & Cobb’s Special Big Boston

This stock of Big Bcfston is without doubt the finest to be had. We
have gone to considerable trouble and expense to get this stock the way
it should be. It has tested the best out of 30 different stocks. The leaves
are dark green, making a very hardy growth. The heads are very solid
and white. We will recommend this variety to all particular growers.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 50c., lb. $1.75

White Big Boston

One of the finest forcing varieties to be had. It will stand the heat
under glass much better than the ordinary Big Boston and will not burn
in the head.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 75c., lb. $2.50

All Seasons

A fine strain for Spring and Fall use. The leaves are very dark green
forming a very large compact head. We do not recommend this for
Summer growing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.

Salamander

For all Season sowing we offer this variety. The leaves are light
green color and the heads very solid and tender. The quality is excellent.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c, lb. $1.25

All Heart

Resembles Salamander in appearance. The frame and head is not
quite as large. This is the best hot-weather lettuce that we know of and
has stood the test of all hard land soil. This is one of our specials and
the strain is unsurpassed. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.

New York or Wonderful

Very large coarse and dark green. Heads are very solid and white.
Fine for Fall use. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00.

Dutch Butter

A popular variety under glass for several years. The heads are solid
and the leaves are light green and spotted. We have. taken extra care of
this variety and feel confident that the stock we are offering is very good.

Pkt. 10c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00

Romaine or Cos Lettuce

An upright quick-growing sort forming a solid head which bleaches
as it grows. It is very crisp and is of fine flavor.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50

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Grand Rapids

A loose leaf, quick-growing variety used especially for forcing in
greenhouses. It is also used to sow in the open ground, and when three
or four inches high, it can be cut off about one inch above the ground
and it will regrow. It is sometimes called cut lettuce.

Pkt. Sc., oz. 20c., Yu lb. 60c., lb. $2.00

Morse

This is one of the best and truest to type of the curly lettuce. It
grows upright with bright green wrinkled leaves.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., Yu lb. 40c., lb. $1.50

Black-Seeded Simpson

One of the old stock of the leaf varieties. It is uniform and remains
in excellent quality for some time.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., % lb. 40c., lb. $1.50

Muskmelon

Salmon — Fleshed

It is a firm, close-netted melon, making a fine one for shipping
purposes. The color is rich salmon and at first it was doubtful whether
this melon would be satisfactory as the color was entirely new, but has
proven to be one of the finest qualities to be had. The shape is oval and
the skin is rather rough. Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., Y\ lb- 50c., lb. $1.75.

Rocky Ford

Where green flesh variety is desired, this is the melon. Our stock
is the improved type of Rocky Ford, having been bred to resist blight.
Its shipping qualities are fine. The flesh is light green, the seed cavity
is small and the flavor is extra fine.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c, 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25

Ford Hook

This melon is somewhat flat, well netted and showing the sectors
plainly. The flesh is deep and of the finest flavor.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 14 lb. 40c., lb. $1.25

Honey Dew

The delicious flavor of this new melon has met with public favor and
is considered very fine by everyone. The fruit is very large, the rind is
almost smooth and cream color. The flesh is very thick and a light green
color and its sweetness and richness is unsurpassed.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 30c., Ya lb. 90c., lb. $3.00

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W atermelon

Tom Watson

The most largely grown melon for shipping or any commercial
purpose. It is very similar in size and shape to Kleckley Sweets, but is
much larger, very often weighing from 25 to 30 lbs. The rind is very
solid and the flesh very heavy and sweet.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25

Kleckley Sweets

This is the lightest flavored watermelon under cultivation. The
color of the rind is dark green, the length from 18 to 20 inches and about
12 inches in diameter. The rind is very thin making it a poor shipper
for long distance, but recommend it highly for local use. It is one of the
easiest varieties to grow. Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.

Onion

Yellow Dutch

The bulbs of this onion are large and flat. This is the variety that
is used principally for growing sets and is the best sort for this purpose.
The skin is straw color and the keeping qualities are excellent.

Pkt. 5c., dz. 25c., 54 lb. 70c., lb. $2.50

Southport Yellow Globe

This is a very hardy and exceedingly productive later main sort,
growing a uniform globe-shaped onion. Its color is rich golden. This
variety is known to produce as high as 900 bushels per acre.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 54 lb- 85c., lb. $3.00

Yellow Globe Danvers

This is used extensively for main crop of yellow onion. Its shape
is somewhat flatter than the Southport strain which we offer. The flesh
is light, crisp and mild. It is a very fine keeper, making an excellent
shipping onion. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c„ 54 lb, 75c, lb. $1.00

Mammoth Yellow Prizetaker

Every small grower knows this onion and its qualities. It is without
doubt a fine sort to grow, as it will crop better than most varieties of
yellow onion. Good results can he obtained by sowing in cold frames and
transplanting in the open ground four to five inches apart.

Pkt. 5c., dz. 30c., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.50

White Silverskin

Bulbs flattened and skin clear white and the flesh is mild. This
variety is grown principally for sets and small pickling onions and is the
best white sort for this purpose. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.

Southport White Globe

A very large pure white onion. The skin is silvery white, flesh is
poor white and of fine flavor. This requires about a week longer to
mature than most white sorts. It is a fine variety to sow in the Spring
for green bunch onions. Pkt. 5c., oz 35c., 54 lb. $1.75 lb. $4.00

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Onion Sets

White Silverskin Pt. 15c., qt. 25c., pk. $1.25

Yellow Dutch Pt. 10c., qt. 20c., pk. $1.13

Yellow Danvers Pt. 10c., qt. 20c., pk. $1.15

Postage 5c. extra per quart
Write for prices on larger quantities

Parsley

Market Gardeners

Our stock of Market Gardener’s Parsley is excellent. It is a very
strong grower and quite hardy. It is extra curly and a very dark green
color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.

Hamburg or Parsnip Rooted

Grown principally for the root. The roots of our stock resemble a
parsnip in shape and color but somewhat smaller. The foliage is almost
the same as plain or single parsley.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50

Parsnip

Hollow Grown

The stock we offer is medium length and very smooth. The roots
have a very few fibres and the color is pure white. This is exceptionally
fine. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25.

Peas

Record Extra Early

This variety will mature ahead of all others. The vines growing 18
or 20 inches. The pods are short but well filled. They are excellent for
canning. Pkt. 10c., lb. 35c., 10 lbs. $3.00, 50 lbs. $13.00.

Thos, Laxton

Pods of this variety grown about three inches long, well filled with
very sweet peas. It is about one week later than our Record Extra
Early. The vine grows about three feet, producing a heavy crop.

Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00

Gradus

This variety resembles Thos. Laxton in appearance. The vines are
not quite as dark green as the Thos. Laxton. The quality is known by
every one to be excellent. Length of vines are about 24 inches.

Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00

Pilot

A very fine sort. The seed can be sown in the open ground as early

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as the ground can be worked. It will stand as much cold weather as any
round seeded variety. It is an extra large podded sort maturing about
the same time as Thos. Laxton and Gradus. A valuable variety for
commercial or home use.

Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00

Sutton’s Excelsior

Pods three inches long, broad, straight and well filled to the point.
Quite prolific. Vines are about 18 inches. This stock will mature about
three days later than Gratus. Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c., 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00.

Goliath

This is one of the newest varieties on the market and produces the
largest pods known. They frequently measure five to seven inches long,
well filled with large sweet peas of excellent quality. Vines grow to be
five or seven feet long. Season about the same as Long Island Mam-
moth. We recommend this for a late crop.

Pkt. 10c., lb. 45c. , 10 lbs. $4.00, 50 lbs. $17.00

Pepper

Ruby King

A very large mild sort. A popular variety with the Market Garden-
ers and shippers. The plants grow about two feet high and produce a
fine crop of handsome scarlet fruit. Flesh is thick and quite mild.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.75, lb. $6.00

Bell or Bull Nose

This is an old standard and is still on the market as a valuable pepper.
The plant is very productive, ripening its fruit early. Fruit is large with
thick flesh usually hot. Pkt. 5c., oz. 50c., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00.

Long Red Cayenne

This is hot. Fruit is long and pointed. The color is deep green
when the pepper is young. This variety is used principally for flavoring
purposes. Pkt. 5c., oz. 25c., 54 lb. $1.25, lb. $4.00.

Pumpkin

King of Mammoths

The largest of all. Fruit grows to be an enormous size. Shape
almost round. Skin orange color. Flesh deep and bright yellow color.
Fine quality. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00.

Winter Luxury or Pie

Medium size, nearly round. Skin smooth and yellow. Flesh light
yellow, sweet and finely flavored. A fine keeper.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 30c., lb. $1.00

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Gushaw or Crook Neck

A fine solid yellow crook neck sort. Nearly all flesh. A good all
around pumpkin. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., z / lb. 30c., lb. $1.00.

Radish

We make a specialty of Radish Seed. Our stocks are all selected
and grown especially for us.

Scarlet Globe

Without question, this is the most popular radish grown both for
commercial and home use. It is the earliest of all. Our stock will pro-
duce uniform, round and crisp radish that is possible to obtain. Color is
bright red. Tops small. Excellent for forcing.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.35

White Box

This is one of our specials. Our stock has been supplied from seed
furnished by us, having been selected for three years before seed was
grown. Radish is pure white, globe shaped, with a medium size top and
will stand longer on the ground without running to seed than scfme
other stocks of White Box. Fine for under sash.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25

White Icicle

The best long early white sort for forcing or outside sowing. Radish
grows about seven inches long with very small top. Very tender and of
a beautiful white color. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $i .50.

White Strasburg

The most popular long white sort for Market Gardeners. Roots long
and quite thick. Color white. Tt remains solid for a long time after
maturing. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.

Early Long Scarlet

This is the best long red variety known. Fine long scarlet roots.
Very crisp. Tops are short. Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.

Radish Winter Varieties

White Chinese

A very large white sort grown especially for bunching in the Fall
or storing for the Winter. A profitable one to grow.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50

Half Long Black Spanish

Skin of the Spanish Radish is black, while the flesh is pure white.
Very hard and crisp. This variety keeps fine during the Winter months
stored in cellars or pits. Pkt. 5c„ dz. 15c., 54 lb. 40c., lb. $1.50.

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Round Black Spanish

This is similar to the Half Long, excepting the shape. Roots are
round and black. Very hardy grower. Fine for late bunching.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 15c., 54 lb- 40c., lb. $1.50

Salsify

Mammoth Sandwich Island

This is the best variety known. Roots are light color, heavy and
thick. Salsify requires deeply cultivated soil and should be sown early
in the Spring. Pkt. 5c., oz. 35c., 54 H>- $1-25, lb. $4.00.

Spinach

Bloomesdale Savoy

The earliest Spinach of all. It has thick, large leaves, and curled.
Our stock has been grown under our own care and direction and is
exceptionally fine. A fine sort for Fall sowing also.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25, 50 lbs. $50.00

Long Season

The finest of all Summer varieties. Leaves are very heavy dark
green and curled, growing closer to the ground than Bloomesdale. Very
productive.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 50c., lb. $1.75, 10 lbs. $12.50, 50 lbs. $62.50

Giant Thick Leaf

A quick growing sort. Leaves very large, round and almost smooth.
Most popular for can-house use.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.25, 50 lbs. $55.00

Sorrel

Large Leaved

A fine variety for Market Gardeners. Leaves light green and very
large. This sort can be cut several times during the Summer. Can be
Wintered over and it will grow again in the Spring.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 20c., 54 lb. 60c., lb. $2.00

Squash

Mammoth White Bush Scalloped

A well-known variety of dwarf habit and upright growth. Color
creamy white when matured. A fine early variety.

Pkt. 5c., rfz. 10c., 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00

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Boston Marrow

A fine Fall and Winter variety. The skin is thin and bright orange
eolor. Flesh yellow. An excellent sort.

Pkt. 5c., oz. 10c„ 54 lb. 35c., lb. $1.00

Tomato

Bonny Best Forcing

Our stock of Bonny Best Tomato is grown and selected by us. No

one else has been allowed to work on this stock cff Tomato, as we are
determined to put out a seed that is in a class by itself. The plants were
grown on ground that is adapted for Tomato growing, and from the time
when they were planted until the seed was harvested, they showed no
signs of blight. This pcfint is essential when growing seed for green-
house purposes. For two years our stock has been grown by some of
the largest Greenhouse men in the country and we have seen and heard
excellent reports of our efforts.

Pkt. 10c., oz. $3.00, 54 lb. $10.00, lb. $40.00

Boney Best

This is a fine tomato for outdoor early use. A fine sort to grow for
home and commercial purposes. Used by a great many canners. Very
heavy cropper. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 40 cts., 54 lb' $1-25, lb. $4.00.

Stone

The best known tomato for general crop. This stock has been on
the market for some time, and is still well liked.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb- 90 cts., lb. $3.50

Matchless

An improvement on the stone tomato. Fine, handsome, red fruit.
A vigorous grower. Fine for late crop.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb. 90 cts., lb. $3.50

Greater Baltimore

Another general of late-crop variety. Fruit large and uniform. Per-
fectly smooth and bright red color. The vines are strong and vigorous,
producing fruit in large clusters.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb. $1.00, lb. $3.75

Turnip

Purple-Top White Globe

The best sort for early sowing or winter use. The roots are perfect
globe shape, the upper half being light purple and the lower half pure
white. Has small root. Fine quality. Excellent keeper. Good for
table or stock feeding.

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 20 cts., 54 lb. 60 cts., lb. $2.00

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Yellow Globe (Rutabaga)

This stock we offer is carefully selected and grown especially for us
in Bucks County. This is without doubt the finest stock of Rutabaga
that can be obtained, having taken first prize at several County Fairs.
The root is globe shaped. Skin yellow, with purple crown. Flesh deep
yellow, and an excellent quality.

Pkt. 10 cts., oz. 40 cts., 54 lb. $1.50, lb. $5.00

Herbs

Thyme — Broad-Leaf English

Best variety known. Plants grow upright, making it easier to cut.
Hardy. Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 50 cts., 54 lb. $1.60, lb. $6.00.

Summer Savory

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 25 cts., 54 lb- 75 cts., lb. $2.50

Sweet Marjoram

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 35 cts., 54 lb. $1.10, lb. $4.00

Dill

Pkt. 5 cts., oz. 15 cts., 54 lb. 50 cts., lb. $1.50

Field Seeds

Canada Peas

One of the best known varieties for plowing under for green manure.
Also excellent for cutting green and cured like clover and feed through
the winter. We have secured quite a large quantity of these peas, and
will be glad to quote special prices on large quantities.

Per Bushel, $5.50. Price subject to change

Vetch (Hairy or Sand). Lb. 30 cts., 100 lbs. $24.00.

Rape (Dwarf Essex). Lb. 25 cts., 100 lbs. $20.00.

Grass Seeds

Timothy, 45 lbs. per bushel. Lb. 25 cts., bushel $6.00.

Millet (Golden or German), £0 lbs. per bus. Lb. 20 cts., bushel, $4.25.

Winter Rye. Lb. 10 cts., 60 lbs. (bus.) $3.30, 100 lbs. $5.50.

Clover Seed

Medium Red (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 50 cts., bushel $24.00.

Mammoth Red or pea vine (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 50 cts., bushel $23.00.

Alsike (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 40 cts., bushel $22.00.

Alfalfa (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. 35 cts., bushel, $15.00.

White Dutch (60 lbs. per bus.). Lb. $1.00, bushel $40.00.

Our Clover Seed is the best quality.

As the market on all field seeds and grass seeds fluctuates, the above
prices are subject to change.

LAWN

GRASS SEED

We mix our ownstocksand Lawn Seed
and nothing but the best seeds obtainable
are allowed in our formula. They can be
depended upon to give best results,

FANCY

Quart

Peck

Bushel

30 0

$1.75

$6.00

EVERGREEN

Quart

Peck

Bushel

250

$1.50

$5.00

SHADY SPOT

Quart

Peck

Bushel

300

$1.75

$6.00

SWEET PEAS [Spencer Mixed]

Contains the large varieties only. Includes
all colors of beautiful shades.

Pkt. 50 Oz. 250 141 b. 800 Lb. $2.50

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